On Sunday, President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi directed the government to extend health insurance coverage to an additional 8.5 million citizens, including beneficiaries of the Takaful and Karama (Solidarity and Dignity) program, as well as informal workers in the construction sector.
This decision came during a meeting between President Abdel-Fattah Al-Sisi, Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly, and Deputy Prime Minister for Human Development and Minister of Health and Population, Dr. Khaled Abdel-Ghaffar.
The Egyptian presidency announced that EGP 10 billion (USD 206 Million) will be allocated annually for the expansion of health insurance coverage, highlighting President Al-Sisi’s commitment to bolstering social protection programs.
This decision comes as part of the “A New Beginning for Building the Human” project, which focuses on health, education, culture, sports, and job creation.
It also involves coordinating efforts among government, civil society, and the private sector to ensure fair access to state resources and enhance citizens’ quality of life.
The meeting also covered the government’s initiatives to boost investment in the health sector by offering incentive packages and partnering with the private sector.
Additionally, it reviewed plans to upgrade the Nasser Institute into Nile Medical City, set up central labs in Badr City, and enhance the Dar Al-Salam Hermel Cancer Center with the Gustave Roussy Institute.
The president emphasized the necessity of finalizing the construction of 30 hospitals and 500 medical units during the second phase of the health insurance system, which encompasses the governorates of Damietta, Minya, Kafr El-Sheikh, North Sinai, and Matrouh.
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